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steric

/ˈstɛɹɪk/

steric adjective: relating to or involving the arrangement of atoms in space.

Adjective

steric

  1. Relating to or involving the arrangement of atoms in space.
  2. of the repulsion of atoms due to closeness or arrangement

Origin of steric

From ster(eo)- (“3D”) + -ic.

Words formed from steric

Phrases with steric

Questions about steric

What does steric mean?
Steric means relating to or involving the arrangement of atoms in space.
What part of speech is steric?
Steric is an adjective.
How do you pronounce steric?
Steric is pronounced /ˈstɛɹɪk/.

Words near steric in the dictionary

  1. stereovillum
  2. stereovision
  3. stereozoom
  4. steres
  5. sterhydraulic
  6. steric
  7. steric hindrance
  8. steric hindrances
  9. sterical
  10. sterically
  11. sterication

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